Off The Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Welcome to Off The Ivy with Dan Bernstein, Cody Delmendo and Matt Abbatacola.
Get ready for baseball season with a full Chicago Cubs preview on Off The Ivy! In this episode, Dan Bernstein and Cody Delmendo break down everything you need to know heading into the new year—key roster moves, breakout candidates, pitching questions, and what it’ll take for the Cubs to contend.
Will the young core take the next step? Can the rotation hold up over a full season? And how does Chicago stack up in a competitive NL Central? Dan and Cody dive deep with sharp analysis, bold predictions, and plenty of insight for die-hard Cubs fans and casual listeners alike.

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When it comes to Chicago Cubs talk, nothing is off-limits. Off The Ivy - A Chicago Cubs Podcast brings together Dan Bernstein, Matt Abbatacola, and Cody Delmendo for a daily dive into everything happening on the North Side.
From breaking down games with analytical precision to capturing the emotion of a 162-game season, the crew will deliver the perfect mix of expertise, perspective, and real fan energy. Whether it’s what’s happening at Wrigley, inside the clubhouse, or across the league, nothing will be off-limits.
Off The Ivy is a daily podcast that lives and breathes Cubs baseball while never losing sight of the bigger picture. Smart, honest, and always plugged in, this is where the Cubs conversation will start.
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Craig Counsell updated fans and media outlets recently that Seiya Suzuki is dealing with a PCL injury, raising questions about his availability and impact moving forward. In this episode, Cody and Blake discuss that what it might mean for Suzuki and his team in the coming weeks.We also shift gears to one of the most electrifying moments in recent baseball history — the World Baseball Classic final. From clutch performances to unforgettable drama, we recap how the championship game unfolded and why it left such a lasting impression on fans around the world.We also share some news about the future of the podcast.
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Seiya Suzuki is dealing with a knee injury sustained from playing in the World Baseball Classic for Japan and just as the 2026 regular season is getting underway, it could have a real impact on the Chicago Cubs’ lineup. In this episode, Cody and Blake break down what happened, how serious the injury might be, and what it means for the Cubs’ offense in the early part of the season.Suzuki has been a key middle-of-the-order bat for Chicago, providing power, on-base ability, and protection for the rest of the lineup. If he misses time, the Cubs may have to reshuffle their batting order and rely more heavily on players like Matt Shaw, Moises Ballesteros, Dylan Carlson and Michael Conforto to fill the offensive gap.

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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong put on a show for Team USA with two massive home runs against Italy national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic. Even though the United States ultimately fell 8–6, PCA nearly sparked an incredible comeback and finished the night with two homers and four RBIs, including a late blast that cut the deficit to just two runs in the ninth inning. The performance has Cubs fans buzzing. Now the big question: Is this a sign of what’s coming for the Cubs in 2026? If PCA is adding even more power to his game while maintaining his speed and defense, the ceiling for Chicago’s young star could be even higher.Also, did Mark DeRosa really not know the WBC rules? We discuss that and notable spring performances to this point with less than 20 days left before Opening Day.

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